Teen arrested after South Wichita shooting leaves one in critical condition
Wichita Police have arrested a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of aggravated battery after a shooting left one person in critical condition Saturday afternoon.
First responders were called to the 2600 block of West Pawnee near South Meridian around 2:40 p.m. after receiving reports of a shooting at a nearby gun range.
Officers found a 19-year-old man inside a vehicle in the parking lot near the range. He had a gunshot wound to the back and was taken to a hospital in critical condition.
The 16-year-old was arrested soon after on suspicion of aggravated battery and underage gun possession.
The shooting remains under investigation.
This story was originally published August 30, 2025 at 5:24 PM.
CORRECTION: The 19-year-old victim had a gunshot wound to the back. An earlier version of this story misstated where he was shot.
